Under certain hard braking conditions, the PCV (Proportion Control Valve) setting allows inappropriate brake force to be applied to the rear wheels. In these circumstances this may cause locking of the rear wheels, leading to possible vehicle instability.

Action:

Recall affected vehicles and replace PCV with a modified unit.

Launch Date:

28 March 2000

Recall:

No. 6 of 19

Recall Ref:

R/2004/034

Exact Model:

Civic Civic Coupe Logo Stream Insight and Jazz

Description:

Low beam headlights may not operate

VIN:

JHMGA3350XS218448 to JHMGA3450XS221102, JHMRN17601C2000001 to JHMRN17801C205967, JHMZE1350YT000014 to JHMZE135OYT200091, JHMZE135OYT000014 to JHMZE135OYT200091, JHMGD17902S200005 to JHMGD17702S200192

Build Date:

Numbers:

44055

Defect:

Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on, or during driving.

Action:

Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally, the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed, in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.

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